Substance Intoxication
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Substance intoxication is a temporary change in consciousness and behavior that occurs after using a substance. It can be reversible, but it’s often impairing and maladaptive.
US Cases: 2860,000
World Cases: not found
Sex Ratio: 2M/W
Age Onset: Age14.5
Brain Area: cerebral cortex
Symptoms: alcohol depresses inhibition
Progression: making a plan, withdrawing, risks
Therapies: cognitive, behavioral therapy
Medications: methadone,buprenorphine,naltrexon
YouTube Video: Substance Intoxication. Psychiatrist Explains
Amazon or Library book: Smashed, Intoxicated, Drunk
Support Groups:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention-https://www.cdc.gov>overdoseprevention